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B-Side the Leeside: Nun Attax and the Knocknaheeny Shuffle
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Ellie O’Byrne sits down with three figures with roles in legendary Cork band Nun Attax' trajectory, and legend-in-the-making that was sadly never to be.

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Cork city had a huge influence on the early development of U2
Cork city had a huge influence on the early development of U2

A mutual love affair between U2 and Cork meant the city was hugely important to the band’s early development, writes Des O’Driscoll

Fri, 14 Jul, 2017

Documentary to uncork U2’s elevation
Documentary to uncork U2’s elevation

U2 might be regarded as a Dublin band, but a new film will trace the importance of Cork to the group’s early development.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

My best gig ever: New book asked people to recall their favourite concert
My best gig ever: New book asked people to recall their favourite concert

A new book in aid of an Irish charity asked people to recall their favourite concert, writes Don O’Mahony.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Recalling the great nights of Cork's Arcadia
Recalling the great nights of Cork's Arcadia
The Arcadia in Cork provided the focus for a thriving music scene. Des O’Driscoll recalls tales of great nights, an emerging U2 and the towering figure of Donnelly.

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